There’s something addictively compelling about shows like FBI and Chicago P.D.. Maybe it’s the adrenaline-pumping takedowns, the heart-wrenching cases, or the gritty heroes who fight for justice while battling their own inner demons. If you’ve found yourself binging those series deep into the night, wondering what to queue up next, you’re not alone—and you’re in luck.
Because the world of high-stakes investigations, layered characters, and moral gray zones is far from exhausted. In fact, two other shows from the same creative powerhouse behind FBI and Chicago P.D.—plus a brand-new breakout series—are ready to grab your attention and refuse to let go.
Let’s start with the obvious titan: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. If you haven’t already immersed yourself in the emotionally charged cases of the SVU team, now is the time. This isn’t your typical crime drama. It dives headfirst into some of the most sensitive crimes imaginable and asks real questions about trauma, healing, and the price of justice. At the heart of it all is Olivia Benson—fierce, compassionate, and iconic. After more than 25 seasons, the show still knows how to break your heart and glue you to the screen.
Then there’s Elsbeth, the newcomer that’s turning heads in the best way. Where FBI is intense and tactical, Elsbeth is whimsical and brilliant. You’re not watching shootouts and interrogations here—you’re watching an eccentric legal mind untangle crimes using gut instinct and her delightfully offbeat logic. It’s light where Chicago P.D. is heavy, and yet just as clever. If you’re craving something a little different—but still rooted in criminal intrigue—this one’s a perfect palate cleanser without losing the crime-fix you crave.
And of course, FBI and Chicago P.D. themselves aren’t done with you yet. Both series are currently airing their newest seasons (FBI is on Season 7, Chicago P.D. on Season 12), and they’ve only gotten sharper. FBI continues to expand its universe with complex threats and evolving character dynamics, while Chicago P.D. gets grittier by the week, unafraid to blur the lines of law and loyalty. They’re still must-watch television—but now, you’ve got their perfect companions.
So if your current obsession with federal agents and Windy City detectives has you hungry for more, consider this your next assignment. Law & Order: SVU will hit you in the heart. Elsbeth will charm your brain. And together, they’ll round out a rotation of crime dramas that’ll keep you coming back for “just one more episode.”
Ready to dive in? Justice never sleeps—and neither will you once you start these shows.
